Mrs. Lorena Morgan dies after illness in county
Mrs. Lorena Morgan died Saturday at 8 15 PM at her home seven miles from the city after a brief illness from La Grippe followed by pneumonia. She grew up as Miss Lo fena Lewis and, after her husband Doc Morgan died 15 years ago, ran the family business and reared the children. Surviving are a brother T M Lewis a sister Mrs G J Gaines a stepson Bert Morgan three sons Coy Viotti and Crisp Morgan and three daughters Iva Jesse and Bessie Morgan. Funeral Sunday at Lilly at 2 PM officiated by Rev Nelson and Rev Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorena Morgan
Lo- Fena Lewis
Doc. Morgan
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
Morgan
T. M. Lewis
G. J. Gaines
Bert Morgan
Messrs. Coy, Viotti
Crisp Morgan
Iva Jesse
Bessie Morgan
Lilly
Nelson
Morris
Freeze Kills Peaches in Fort Valley Area
Fort Valley inspectors Banks, Christmas and Seifert report many Elberta and Belle peaches killed by recent freezes. Despite losses, Georgia peach industry expects to bear a large crop due to abundant trees, making full harvest difficult to manage. Clayton M Robson predicts Washington will not go dry amid anti prohibition stance. He suggests possible political moves against reelecting some Georgia congressmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Valley
Feb
Mr. Banks
B. J. Christmas
Albert M. Seifert
Georgia Fruit Exchange
Atlanta, Ga
Clayton M. Robson
Clayt
Milledgeville, Ga
Atlanta
Democratic Executive Committee
Washington, D. C
Milwaukee
Washington
Congress
Georgia
Robson
Bill” Schley Howard
Charlie Crisp
Two Young White Men Arrested on Rape Charge
Roger Jackson and David Ward near Ichwood were arrested on rape warrants after witnesses saw an intoxicated car encounter with a black man and woman. Ward was charged with rape and Jackson as accessory. bonds set at 3500 each and posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Jackson
David Warde
Ichwood
Davis
Jackson
Ward
Powell
Smith
Butler
George
Lecture by Prof Chas Lane at School Auditorium
Prof Chas Lane, Georgia humorist, will deliver a lecture next Monday at 8 pm in the school auditorium. Proceeds go to buying books for the school library. Admission 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Lane
Chas. Lane
Georgia
Lane
Warrant Withdrawals Alter Terrell Kidnapping Case
Warrants charging kidnapping against Jesse Westbrook and Lem Bramley may be withdrawn in the Terrell county case. Introduction of letters into the Terrell county kidnapping matter has changed the case's dynamics. The Americus suspects are accused of abducting a country girl from Dawson and taking her to Americus.
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Americus
Feb
Jesse Westbrook
Lem Bramley
Terrell County
Dawson
Military Highway From Annapolis to Capital
Representative Mudd of Maryland plans a national defense highway linking Annapolis and Washington to defend the capital against invasion. The bill requests 250000 dollars federal aid, matching a like sum from Maryland, to fund a military and post road aiding troop movement and deployment for national defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Representative Mudd
Maryland
Annapolis
Agricultural Rally in Fort Valley Draws Farmers
Under the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs, an Agricultural Rally is set for Friday February 25 in Fort Valley inviting farmers from Houston and nearby counties. Fort Valley History Club hosts with an attractive program featuring speakers including J. D. Price, E. Lee Worsham, P. F. Bahnsen, R. J. DeLoach, Nellie Peters Black, Lyman J. Amsden, and Mrs. Samuel Lumpkin among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Price
E. Lee Worsham
P. F. Bahnsen
R. J. DeLoach
Experiment Station
Nellie Peters Black
Agricultural Committee
The
State Federation
Lyman J. Amsden
Samuel Lumpkin
Southeastern Fair Association
For Sheriff Cossie Vinson Seeks Dooly County Post
A local candidate announces bid for sheriff of Dooly County subject to the Democratic primary. Born and raised in the county, Vinson pledges to serve the public to the best of his ability and asks for voters support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dooly County
Dooly
Cossie Vinson
Third District Agricultural Rally Set for Feb 26
The Third District Agricultural Rally in Georgia will be held on Saturday February 26 under the Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs. The program covers farm work topics and features speakers including J D Price E Lee Warsholm P F Balmsyn R J DeLoach Nellie Peters Black Lyman Allen and Samuel Lumpkin. Farmers of Dooly County and the district are invited to attend these talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Federation of Womens Clubs
George
J.D. Price
Agri
E. Lee Warsholm
P. F. Balmsyn
R. J. DeLoach
Nellie Peters Black
State Federation
Lyman Alen
Samuel Lumpkin
Southeastern Fair Association
Dooly County
Third District
Legal Club
Program for Agricultural Rally at Prof DeLoach Address
A printed program for an agricultural rally lists Prof R J DeLoach as a key speaker. The document outlines the event agenda, including opening remarks, speaker segments, and closing notes. It emphasizes agricultural outreach and community involvement.
Rock Hill News Items Signal Measles Wanes and School Renewal
Measles are about over in the community and the school is expected to flourish again. Local residents Mrs J B Woods and children visit her mother Mrs R G Singletary in Finleyson. Mr and Mrs Radford Dillard visit near Pinehurst and stop with Mr and Mrs Dan Nutt. Reba Reynolds improves after surgery by Drs Holt and Shipp. Community notes cover preaching at Tippettville Shiloh and social visits among residents including Taylor county and Rochelle. Dogwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. Woods
Finleyson
R. G. Singletary
Reba Reynolds
Chain Gang Sentence Upheld for Rich Man in Georgia
In Atlanta on Saturday the Georgia Court of Appeals upheld H. H. Tift Jr.’s six month chain gang sentence and $250 fine for reckless driving causing injuries to three people. Tried in Pulaski County before Judge Graham, the case stemmed from an incident that injured pedestrians and riders alike.
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Tift
Atlanta
Court of Appeals
H. H. Tift, Jr
Tifton
Superior Court
Pulaski County
Graham
Methodist Church Directory Services and meetings
Preaching every Sunday at 11 p m and 7 15 p m. Mid week prayer 7 15. Sunday School 9 46 a m. Senior League Sunday 3 p m. Junior League 2 p m. Ladies Missionary Society Monday afternoon after first and third Sunday. Stewards meeting Thursday after first Sunday. Teachers meeting Friday evening after first Sunday at the parsonage. Lord's Supper every first Sunday. Public invited to all services. W L Wright Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Missionary Society
Stewards
Pinehurst School Rally Focuses on School Subjects
A Pinehurst school rally will be held in the auditorium on Thursday at 2:30 pm to discuss vital school topics. Teachers and Board of Education members will cover parent teacher relations, discipline, teaching quality, school inspection, and the county unit system. An open discussion period and an informal reception with music by Mr. Palmer Snelling will follow. The event is organized by the Woman's Club school committee and aims to boost participation and improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinehurst
Board of Education
Board of Educcation
Palmer Snelling
Woman's Club
Moonshiner Hides Still In Clever Secret Room
Atlanta man Marvin McGee was arrested after federal agents found a hidden still beneath his Adairsville Road home. The contraption was concealed in a secret room under the fireplace with a flue tying to the chimney, and beer stored inside reportedly triggered the discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
North Georgia
Marvin McGee
McGee
Adairsville
Prosperity of Georgia Linked to Rural Lawmakers
Former Governor John M Slaton told New York's Rockefeller Bible Class that Georgia's prosperity and strong credit stem from lawmakers largely drawn from rural districts. He praised Georgia's constituency and bond success, noting Toombs shaped the state constitution and rural farmers grasp property rights and church taught laws guiding legislation.
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Atlanta
Georgia
John M. Slaton
Rockefeller
New York
Robert Toombs
Fertilizer Deposits Owned by Uncle Sam
Secretary Redfield told the House Merchant Marine Committee that government owned fertilizer deposits on the Pribiloff Islands, including seal and sea lion bone stores worth millions of dollars, could become cargo for ships under the pending administration ship purchase bill, highlighting a practical use for this resource.
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Washington
Pribiloff Islands
House Merchant Marine Committee
Redfield
Mrs G W Busbee Died After Short Illness
Mrs Elizabeth Busbee oldest city resident passes Tuesday morning after brief heart illness. Widow of the late G W Busbee she was born 1848 in Houston County and married to Col who died recently. Surviving are eight children and several grandchildren Mrs Aj L Calhoun and Mrs R H Trippe among those in the city. Funeral at Clay County cemetery with Rev. noted officiating.
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Elizabeth Busbee
Vienna Baptist Church
Messrs
T, P
P. G Biasbee
Lilly
Mid Bhabee
L. Calhoun
Mary
R. H.trippe
J. B. Burke
Emmett Watson
Richwood News Items Reflect School Measles And Visits
Measles spread through Richwood school as residents recall social calls and travel. Alice and Ruth Mitchell visited Cordele. Mrs M T Howard and Miss Helen Mitchell attended Vienna preaching. Ben Ambrose visited Alice Mitchell. Gray Windham from Tifton visited Addie Cox. Sims brothers went to Cordele on business. Annie Lou Pollock spent time with Cordele relatives. R T Smith visited Ashburn with daughter Mrs R E Bolden. A Hall from Paris visited C A Sims family. C A Sims spent weekend with Greene parents. John Smith of Atlanta visiting cousin A J Shippman. Hoyt Brogden family visited Ashburn. John Renow went to Butler, returned with bride. Ernie Mae Jackson Susie Lane Dan Lane Rock Jackson seen in Richwood. V F Sims and Ronald Greene visited Greene family. H M Simmons and baby from Vienna stayed with W T Sims. J C Forehand moved to Montezuma. locals thank volunteers for school yard cleanup.
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Alice
Ruth Mitchell
Cordele
M. T. Howard
Helen Mitchell
Vienna
Ben Ambrose
Alice Mitchell
Gray Windham
Tifton
Addie Cox
Messrs
W. T
W. F. Sims
Cordelé
Annie Lou Pollock
R. T. Smith
Ashburn
R.E. Bolden
A. Hall
Paris
C. A. Sims
C.A. Sims
B. G. Greene
John Smith
Atlanta
A. J. Shippman
Hoyt Brogden
John Renow
Butler
Ernie Mae Jackson
Susie Lane
Dan Lane
Rock Jackson
Richwood
V. F. Sims
Ronald Greene
Voter Registration Note From Georgia Official
C. R. Morgan T C DC Ga states that those who registered for the last election and paid all taxes are not required to register again for the upcoming primary and are entitled to vote.
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C. R. Morgan
T.C
D.C. Ga
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Siek
Atlante Journal
Dixie
Freeze
Peaches
Fort
M. Robson
Terrell
Capital
Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs
Farmers of
Houston
Fort Valley History Club
Thescourt House
Guy
Ies Wels Weet
Mrs
D. C. Ketchum
Pres
Rock Hill
Radford Dillard
Near
Dan Nutt
J. T. Nelson
Tippettville
Daisy Adams
Faustine Nelson
Lee Smith
Carl Rigsby
Taylor County
Ruth and
Annie Pilkinton
Shiloh
Joseph Austin
Lizzie Mae
Sam Jones
Dessie Reynolds
Ellen Rogers
J. L. Fountain
Lillian
Rochelle
M. R. Singletary
Leon Fountain
W. E. Banks
Pleasant View
Will Reynolds
Roe Reynolds
Dogwood
Methodist Church Directory
W. L. Wright
Uncle Sam
G. W. Busbee
Lona
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